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Entries from August 2007

Jazz Birthdays Aug. 19-25

Photo Source:dkimages.com Aug. 19: Eddie Durham (1906-1987), Jimmy Rowles (1918-1996), Ginger Baker (1939), Ron Eschete (1948), Tim Hagans (1954), Marc Ducret (1957) Aug. 20: Frank Rosolino (1926-1978), Jimmy Raney (1927-1995), Frank Capp (1931), Milford Graves (1941), Enrico Rava (1943), Jiggs Whigham (1943), Terry Clarke (1944), John Clayton (1952) Aug. 21: Count Basie (1904-1984), Art Farmer […]

Date: Aug 20th, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Birthdays

Max Roach, The Legendary Drummer Dies at 83

Max Roach, one of the most celebrated and influential drummers in the history of jazz, died early on Aug. 16 in New York City. The cause of death was not disclosed but Roach, who was 83, was reported to have died in his sleep following a long illness. Max Roach at the Bell Atlantic Jazz […]

Date: Aug 20th, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Artist Review